CLP-4143 Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Binge Eating Disorder, Bulimia Nervosa, Sympathetic Nervous System
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Bed does not regularly engage in purging or excessive exercise: a biological abnormality found in people with an is lowered functioning of the hypothalamus, the behavioral component of cbt for treating anorexia involves: Giving rewards that are contingent on weight gain. 36 questions for test are on anxiety disorders. Health psychology: study of psychological and behavioral processes in health, illness, and healthcare. Biopsycholgical model of health: intersection of the 3 is where you see the illness. Stress in men is correlated with cortisol and in women it"s oxytocin: age. Very young and very old have the most needs: race, genetics. Less illness and mortality: cultural norms. Asian cultures more against openly sharing personal concerns: stressful life events. Because of stress- features of arousal and fear set in motion by the amygdala and hypothalamus: sympathetic nervous system- more automatic actions, hpa axis controls hormone reactions. Influenced by stigma, severity of symptoms, masculinity, and access to care: treatment compliance, hope.
